JOSH TURNBULL readily admits to feeling shaken and stirred when he went to watch the new James Bond movie this week.

The Wales flanker’s girlfriend viewed an appointment with Daniel Craig as an ideal opportunity for Turnbull to take his mind off selection ahead of the autumn Test series opener against Argentina on Saturday.

But as gripping a film as Skyfall might be, it did not really work.

Not until more than 12 hours later did Turnbull hear the news he wanted – that he had secured Wales’ number six shirt for the Pumas clash.

“It was a bit of a nervous time,” said the 24-year-old Scarlets forward.

“My girlfriend suggested we go to the cinema on Monday night to take my mind off things before selection on Tuesday morning. We went to watch Skyfall, but I was still nervous.

“You try not to think about selection too much, because it is one of those things that if you think about it too much it can backfire on you and it might not happen.

“But there are always questions in your head, so I am chuffed to get the chance this weekend.

“It is an opportunity to stake a claim for the rest of the autumn internationals.”

Turnbull has some pretty big boots to fill in place of the injured Dan Lydiate.

“Dan’s boots are big ones to fill,” Turnbull added.

“I am looking forward to it on Saturday. Sam and I grew up playing age grade rugby together. He took his opportunities a couple of years ago, and he has gone on from there.”